Brooks (knee) is probable for Thursday's matchup against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks missed Monday's game against the Knicks after playing just six minutes in the prior matchup against Utah, but it appears the reserve guard will be available again off the bench heading into the back-to-back set that begins Thursday.

Brooks will not play Monday against the Knicks due to a sore right knee.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks' minutes have been up and down, but he's averaging 13.4 minutes per game over the past five contests. In those five games, he's provided 4.8 points on 43.5 percent shooting to go along with 2.4 assists. Monta Ellis will likely pick up some of Brooks' usage during Monday's contest.

Brooks compiled 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six assists and three steals across 23 minutes in a 140-112 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks' scoring total matched starting point guard Jeff Teague, who happened to be the only Pacers starter to turn in anything resembling an effective offensive outing. Had the contest been more competitive, Teague likely would have surpassed the 30-minute mark, so Brooks won't be guaranteed to see this allotment of playing time with regularity. He had been limited to between 15 and 17 minutes in the previous three games and averaged 5.0 points, 2.0 assists and 1.0 rebounds per contest. That would seem to represent a better approximation of what Brooks will offer in most games rather than Thursday's performance.

Brooks posted 19 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one block across 24 minutes during a 90-85 loss to the Bulls on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Brooks' best game of the year as the 19 points were a season high and the seven assists tied a season high. Rodney Stuckey (hamstring) aggravated his injury during the loss to Chicago, paving the way for a little more playing time for Brooks. If Stuckey is forced to miss additional time, Brooks should see an increased role as the primary backup point guard Wednesday against Washington.

Brooks tallied 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds across 21 minutes in Wednesday's 131-109 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

The Pacers have been on the good and bad end of blowouts in four of the last five games, which has afforded some more playing time than usual for Brooks, who took advantage of the added minutes Thursday with a season-best point total. Don't bank on Brooks to replicate the performance, however, as he finds himself lower in the Pacers' backcourt pecking order now that Rodney Stuckey is healthy after missing the first half of November.

Brooks (knee) is not expected to be on any sort of minutes restriction during his season debut against the Lakers on Tuesday, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks came into Tuesday with a questionable status due to a sore right knee, but was able to go through shootaround without any issues and has now been cleared to play. He's expected to play a full minutes load, so look for him to jump back into the regular rotation as the team's backup point guard behind Jeff Teague.

Pacers coach Nate McMillan said he expects Brooks (knee) to play in Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks practiced Tuesday and completed morning shootaround without incident, so it sounds like he'll be cleared to make his season debut. The point guard had missed three games due to the sore right knee, but he should immediately step back into a rotation role as the main backup to starting point guard Jeff Teague.

Brooks (knee) returned to full practice Monday and is considered questionable to make his season debut Tuesday against the Lakers, Nate Taylor of the Indy Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sore right knee has prevented Brooks from taking the floor in the Pacers' first three contests, but he's trending in the right direction as Tuesday's contest approaches. With Rodney Stuckey's (hamstring) status firmly up in the air, Brooks could see a slightly expanded role behind Jeff Teague, should the veteran be cleared to debut Tuesday.

Brooks (knee) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks had been a gametime decision and after working out in pregame it was determined he would sit out. With Rodney Stuckey (knee) also out, the Pacers are thin at guard behind starters Jeff Teague and Monta Ellis. Look for C.J. Miles and Joe Young to see increased roles off the bench while Brooks and Stuckey are sidelined. Brooks' next chance to return will be on Tuesday against the Lakers.

Brooks (knee) is considered questionable for Saturday's tilt with the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Rodney Stuckey has been ruled out for Saturday's game, so if Brooks cannot go the Pacers will be playing with a thin backcourt. If he can play he will likely see a slightly heavier workload than he would normally expect. His status will not likely be determined until closer to tip-off.